Prednisolone and chronic pain
 

Hi,

This may seem an odd question but I was put on Steriods (Prednisolone) 2 weeks ago due to a sever chest infection and I noticed that my pain level came down greatly after only being on them for 3 days.

Is this possible that these tablets done this?

and if so, would it be bad for me to be on them for a long period of time?

What would the long term effects be?

Thanking you for your views and answers,

Hannaie XXX

Yes, this is possible. Steroids are anti-inflammatories and
if your other pain was inflammation based, it would respond to the Pred.

I had a high dose prednisone treatment once with a taper, for a nasty spider bite, and all my neck and back pain went away during this time, and as soon as I was off the drug, everything came crashing back.

Thanks mrsd,

I have to have an operation on my lower lumbar where they are going to put in a form of scaffolding to support the upper part of my body.


I also have a Tarlov Cyst in my sacral joint and I am in pain there as well but my Neuro says that it is ok and not causing me any harm or pain?

I am on the following meds.....

Durogesic DTrans Patches 25 mg every 72 hours (3 days)
Palixia 200 mg twice a day
Oxynorm 5mg three times a day
Baclofen 10 mg three times a day
Lyrica 50mg three times a day
and 2 Paracetamol tabs 4 times times a day (as they are supposed to give a kick to the Palexia)

But I am amazed the relief of pain since I went on the steriods and now I am dreading coming off them in a few days as this horrible pain will be back in full force.

what is Palixia? no find on google, lol

@pabb

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0004880/

Same as Nucynta here.

Being on steroids for an extended length of time is VERY bad for the bones. I would NOT want to take them for very long. :eek: Plus it affects other organs in the body.

It's too bad since it relieved your pain. Talk to your doc about an alternative medication. Best of luck! Hugs, Lee